The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Xbox Series X) Review
Bethesda has finally done it. Instead of re-releasing Skyrim on Amazon Alexa, the worst-kept secret in gaming history has launched nearly 20 years after it first graced Xbox 360 consoles. Unlike the original, which took two years after its announcement to achieve a full launch in 2006, Bethesda fast-forwarded and launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered minutes after the announcement video. Bethesda director Todd Howard said, “We need to make it right or not at all,” during the Oblivion Remastered reveal video.
I’m happy to report they’ve captured lightning in a bottle once again. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the 2006 title back to Xbox 19 years later with a remarkable fresh coat of paint, quality-of-life updates and the return of that trademark “Oblivion jank” that kept the original relevant for nearly two decades.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered features a setup familiar to fans of Bethesda’s previous games. You create a character... Read more